Courtesy Shuttle from Circular Quay

For less mobile patrons, the complimentary shuttle bus between Circular Quay and the Opera House will run 1 hour and 45 minutes before all matinee and evening performances in the Concert Hall and runs continuously for 1 hour. There will also be additional seating and tables provided in the foyers of the Concert Hall to ensure patrons are comfortable before each concert. The return shuttle starts 10 minutes after the concert and runs continuously for 45 minutes.

Parking at the Sydney Opera House

Wilson Parking manages and operates Wilson's Sydney Opera House car park, which is a public car park serving Sydney Opera House visitors and ticket buyers, as well as visitors and residents of East Circular Quay and Macquarie Street.

Being a public car park, availability is difficult to predict and may be limited, especially at times of busy activity at Sydney Opera House and its surrounding areas. Sydney Opera House recommends that those wishing to use this car park arrive early.

Wilson's Sydney Opera House car park is located at 2 Macquarie Street (northern end) with vehicular access adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

There are 11 accessible parking spaces on Level 1 and 12 spaces on Level 6 of the car park for holders of RTA Mobility Parking Scheme permits. Car spaces on Level 6 also have direct wheelchair access to lifts.

There is undercover access to Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse from the car park. The car park is open 6am to 1am seven days.

Discounts of $5 per visit and the convenience of monthly billing apply with a Wilson Platinum Card; contact Wilson Parking on 1800 PARKING (1800 727 5464) for an application form or apply online at wilsonparking.com.au.

You can also pre-pay your parking when you arrive to speed up your exit.

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On the Way Out

Sometimes the car park can be congested when everyone is leaving after the concert, especially if several Sydney Opera House events finish at around the same time. Consider having a late supper or dessert at a nearby cafe while the rush clears.

Remember, there's a free shuttle bus back to Circular Quay.

Taxis leave from just past the roundabout on Macquarie Street.

New passenger drop-off system

From February 2016 the Opera House will be phasing in a new passenger drop-off system at the entrance to the precinct. These changes are designed to enhance safety, security and the visitor experience at the Opera House - removing vehicles from the Forecourt to enable the creation of more pedestrian-friendly public spaces at this World Heritage site.

Taxis will be asked to drop-off visitors to the Opera House at a designated area near the Macquarie Street Gatehouse entrance.

People leaving the precinct will be directed to the taxi rank on the eastern side of Macquarie Street for pick-ups.

The SOH Shuttle Bus will continue to be granted access to the Opera House Vehicle Concourse for drop-offs and pick-ups.

Visitors with accessibility needs will be taken via a convenient cart to the venue entrance from the gate house.

Alternative Parking Options

If Wilson's Sydney Opera House Car Park is full, the closest public car parks to Sydney Opera House are: